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Weight gain tips
I’m starting a weight gain journey to put on some pounds. I’m aiming to gain 1 pound per week. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. :) P.S I don’t really exercise much and I recently read something about people being skinny fat. So, I was wondering is there any exercises I could do without lifts? I would like the weight…
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Should I start bulking now?
Been on a cut for 6 months now. This is me right now. Do u think I should start bulking already? I have a flat stomach now but still can’t see my abs to be visible.
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Advice tips
Hi all I'm wanting as much weight gain advice as possible Any tips or tricks you think work what food you've eaten that's gained you weight ect. Really wanting to give it a shot and gain a few pounds would really appreciate the help thanks
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App setting for loose fat gain muscle option
Hello, The choices are Loose wight Maintain wight Loose weight What if I'm about 200 lbs 6'4" want to loose mid section fat and gain muscle.. What is the option I should take? Thank you
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Cutting to 160lbs
Slowly bring down the carbs and calories, starting to lean out. Once down it will be time to start packing on some serious muscle tissue 👍🏻
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To bulk or not to bulk?
Hi guys - needing some advice. I'm 5'3 and currently hovering at around 53kg. I'm wanting to start building more muscle but I'm unsure if I'm in the right position to start to bulk or not. My current BF% is around 25% and I read up that you shouldn't start to bulk until you're at 20% but I've been cutting for so long it…
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Guys - stretch marks on back
Did any of you guys get stretch marks on your back when going through puberty? My son had a little growth under the skin (you can see a little dark spot where it was in the stretch mark) and when it popped out, he got a stretch mark in the same spot. It was just really weird. The dermatologist said it was probably just a…
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Flabby Arms
I’ve lost 60 lbs and have the dreaded Flabby Arms! Is there an exercise to do to help or is surgery the only way?!?
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Is it bad to eat too much protein?
Hi everybody.... so according to fitness pal I am allowed 1763 calories....I’ve been only consuming on average 1200-1500 a day and I’m always over my protein suggestion. Im 5’05 and 125. I just wanna lose the flab and gain muscle. I’m new to this app and just trying to figure everything out. Lol.
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Upper/Lower split
Hi, I've been weight training about two months including 12 sessions with a personal trainer (power lifter background) after a year of starting from practically zero after stopping exercising for a few years, began walking , running, body weight exercises. I'm male 5' 7" late 40's and 155 lbs, skinny fat, I have made some…
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Impossible to hit Protein without going over Fat
I know this is all difficult, but I find it impossible to hit my protein goals without going over fat. If I stay under my fat I usually don’t have enough fiber . I’ve been barely reaching my caloric requirement while troubleshooting all of this. I’m female , 5’5 125 lbs. Any suggestions?
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Bulking and Muscle Soreness
I have seemed to achieve a pretty good rate of weight gain since starting my bulk. However, when i go to the gym, I don't really sweat or get muscle soreness. I have been doing weight training for nearly 5 years (first real bulk) and i have a good muscular base (not skinny fat). So, i have always chalked up the lack of…
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Ideal goal weight?
Right, ive been at maintenance for a while now and im thinking of starting my first bulk. Looking for a slow, clean bulk, to avoid gaining too much fat. I plan on just upping my portions to get my extra calories and obviously make sure i hit my protein goals. Currently weigh between 62kg - 63kg, height is 165cm, male,…
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Gaining muscle
Hi guys Alan here. I am approaching 60 and decided to start taking more process to build up my arms and chest. I’m 6’2” and 210lbs. A trainer at my gym tells me I should be consuming 210 grams of protein per day and I’m struggling to get it all in. Any easy way of consuming that amount. Trying to lose some fat and replace…
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6week Dorian Yates Blood and Guts Review
I just finished my second iteration of the Dorian Yates Blood and Guts workout. In my opinion it is top notch. My workout partner and I try to follow it as prescribed. It isn’t easy mentally or physically but the results are amazing. I personally have not have as much success (strength gain and appearance) with any other…
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Birth Control Pills?
What are your thoughts regarding Birth Control Pills and Muscle growth? Do you think it makes it harder to lower body fat and obtain muscles? Any studies or correlations you may have read/heard?
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Wife wants to gain weight
Back story real fast.. She has always been tiny. Size 0, xs-xxs shirts. 94lbs currently. She has never been past 98. She wants to get to 120 and has tried everything we can think of. She works at Walmart and is active a lot and typical walks 2.4 miles a day when working because we have one car. However this will change…
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Fitness Updates... The Quickest Way to Alienate Non-Lifting Friends
It seems as though there is an infinite amount of different views and reasons why people have a social media accounts. For me it was always a way to keep myself accountable for my goals; I mean, if I post that I'm gonna do something and then I don't follow thru, then the truth about my failure will be out for all to see.…
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Pescatarian Weight Gain Tips
Hi, due to increasing migraines I tried veganaury earlier this year and it dramatically reduced the frequency. I have reintroduced fish and eggs but still avoiding meat and dairy products (unless cooked in e.g. Biscuits, bread etc.) I have always struggled to gain weight and am finding it increasingly hard to keep up the…
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BMI
Is there an app for BMI? Do I need to get an additional tool to measure it? Thank you,
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New to lifting
Just wanted a quick expert opinion please. I'm 35 and have hardly ever lifted in my life. I've just made up my own programme based on some advice of gym lifting pals and YouTube videos including hammer curls and 3 other bicep moves do 4 in total. The weight is really quite light but I'm struggling to write this message I…
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Recovery from bulimia/ trying to gain weight
I’m 5’5 and I am around 93-94 lbs and I’m trying to gain muscle and weight I want to be thin around the waste and have a thick thigh area Any tips? I want to be around 126lbs or 120
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Weight Trend. Time to Increase Calories?
I have been attempting a slow lean bulk over the past few weeks. I want to gain about 20lbs by mid-January. My weight trend is attached. I am wondering if I should add about 50-100 calories to my daily intake (currently 2800). There were a few days over these past two weeks where I did not count (maybe 4 days in total…
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My progress
This is my 1 month progress
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Upper/Lower Split Critique
Please Critique. It is high volume, set up for strength and hypertrophy. Please tell any imbalances you see. Lower A: Warmup Walking Lunges 2x12 Warmup Good-mornings 2x8 Deadlifts 5x5 Romanian Dead Lifts 3x6-8 Leg Press 3x8-10 1a.Leg Curl 3x10-12 1b.Leg Extension 3x10-12 2a.Calf Press 3x15-20 2b.Calf Rolls 3x15-20 Pikes,…
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Skinny fat. Trying to get lean muscle mass and lose belly fat! Help
Hello. I am pretty new to trying to eat and exercise the right way. I am 6’0 160. My goal is to lose the belly fat I do have and actually see my abs. Would like to gain some lean muscle. Any help with Macros or a routine would be great.
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Can Do attitude!
As with any goal in life.... the accomplishment can only manifest with the right mindset. We have to first “Believe“ that we can do it! Then we have to reinforce that attitude and tell ourselves continually throughout the process. This continues the line between point A and point B. Statement for today: “I can and I will“
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Am i eating enough?
So basically im back on the weight gain. I average burn 2000 calories a day (work as a chef) I'm managing to eat 3000 to 3200 calories a day. Plus ive started back at the gym. You think its enough or not enough. I'm on 45% carb 25% protein 20% fat macros. Any advice would be welcome
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regaining weight.
I lost over 220lbs 2 years ago. I have been at maintenance for a year. Was trying to bulk a few months ago and just maintained. Whenever I added calories, I just became more active. I lost a monkey ton of LM while losing most of my weight. I had no idea what the kitten I was actually doing. Well, I am truly lean bulking…
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Reduce running to gain weight?
So I've been debating on how much to scale back on running to gain back alot of weight I lost. I'm a long distance runner who normally runs 5 times a week 45-55 miles sometimes more and I love it but the last few weeks I've increased my mileage and well..that resulted in a huge weight loss that was way unintentional so now…